Trudeau departs for high-stakes talks in Europe on climate change, pandemic

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves today for a week-long swing through Europe. His first stop is the Netherlands, a country with close historic and diplomatic ties to Canada.
Ontario is unveiling new long-term care legislation. Here's what advocates want in it

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government will reveal new legislation Thursday for the province's long-term care homes, where COVID-19 outbreaks have to date killed more than 3,800 people during the pandemic. Advocates say it's an opportunity to really transform a failing system.
With a target on its back, upbeat oil industry wants to help Canada reach its climate goals

With the UN climate conference just days away, profits and production are on the rise in Canada's oilpatch — prompting calls for the sector to earmark funds to speed up efforts to reduce emissions. Three experts address issues facing the industry, including the impact of COP26, Canada's climate goals and technology that can reduce emissions.
Chicago sexual assault scandal raises culture questions for NHL
For three weeks in 2010, they did nothing. That's how long it took for the leadership of the Chicago Blackhawks to act on allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player.
Food banks, already in crisis mode due to pandemic, are bracing for more visits as cost of living rises
Food banks in Canada have seen a major surge in visits throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report, with the high cost of living and ongoing economic disruption threatening to create countless new clients in the months ahead.
The National: Pope visiting Canada, N.B. mystery illness, Rick Mercer

The National for Oct. 27 — The Pope’s trip to Canada could set the stage for a formal apology for residential schools. Plus, what Rick Mercer’s ranting about these days.
Hundreds join migrant caravan march in Mexico

Hundreds of migrants from Central America and the Caribbean trekked across Mexico on Wednesday, the latest in a series of caravans that have sought to reach the U.S. border in recent months.
Former Chicago NHL draft pick Kyle Beach steps forward as 1st accuser in sexual assault investigation

Kyle Beach has stepped forward as John Doe 1 in the Chicago NHL team's sexual assault investigation. Beach appeared on TSN's SportsCentre on Wednesday night to identify himself as the first accuser of former Chicago video coach Brad Aldrich.
O'Toole still won't say if all Conservative MPs are vaccinated, insists those attending Commons will be
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is refusing to say how many of his MPs have been vaccinated against COVID-19 but is promising that all who do attend the House of Commons in person will be fully vaccinated.
2 dead, man in custody after shooting in Faro, Yukon: RCMP

Two people are dead, another person is critically injured, and a 61-year-old man is in custody facing murder, attempted murder and assault charges, after Tuesday's shooting rocked the remote community of Faro, Yukon.